US cities and states enact data center bans amidst growing opposition
This article highlights the increasing public opposition to data center construction across the US. It details how New York imposed a one-year ban on new hyperscale data centers and Monterey Park, California, voted to ban data centers. The piece notes varying approaches by communities, with some strongly opposing and others being more open to such developments.
Data center development is facing widespread public opposition across the United States, leading to diverse policy responses at the state and local levels. Recently, New York State implemented a one-year moratorium on new hyperscale data center construction. Similarly, the city of Monterey Park, California, enacted its own ban on data centers following a vote last month.
The report indicates a divide among communities, with some actively resisting data center projects due to their perceived negative impacts, while others remain more receptive to their development.